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“Easy off of freeway 99 for an excellent Food stop”

My wife and I have a long and happy experience with this restaurant. We are very satisfed with their food and staff. They have a varied menu with excellent home cooking style. Just remember to come hungry. Their portions are large. We usually have the meal cut in half before we are served. We eat...read more

My wife and I have a long and happy experience with this restaurant. We are very satisfed with their food and staff. They have a varied menu with excellent home cooking style. Just remember to come hungry. Their portions are large. We usually have the meal cut in half before we are served. We eat the other half at home...
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There is nothing exquisite about the food here, but the menu is extensive and all of the food I've eaten here or others with me have eaten has been very good. The portions are generous and the service is good. If you live around here, you always see the place is packed when you drive by, so that means the...
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This BBD is just one of only 60 locations found west of the Rockies. It just happens to be the one we pass by most on our way to Southern Calif. or Las Vegas. Everything said here also applies to the other 7 locations we have visited.
Breakfast seems to be the specialty with huge portions of all kinds of...
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After a long day in the sun we'd saved up our appetites for this place. I read the reviews posted on TA,and let me just say Black Bear Diner was Fantastic!
The portions are gigantic! The service was on point and we left absolutely stuffed! Great job guys! Keep up the good work we'll definitely be returning!

No matter where I find a Black Bear I can be sure that the food, especially breakfast will be consistent and top notch. I eat at the one in Tulare most often but all are wonderful. They grind their own sausage and shred their own hash-browns. They are the best for comfort foods as you would expect them.They manage to...
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We always enjoy eating at the Black Bear dinners. The food is always excellent and the service cannot be beat. This Black Bear Dinner was one of the best ever. Melanie Mendoza, the general manager went our of her way to see that we enjoyed our visit. We will always return to this Black Bear Dinner when we come through...
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A 1/4 lb Burger and French fries, served in a basket - just like the good ol' days! Wow! Add a hand-dipped shake (yes, you get the extra in the tin!). This offer is only valid with the Burger or Chicken Strip Basket Combo. Add a Shake for $3.99.

Same great food, just smaller portions. The following Little Less selections are served with your choice of side: French fries, housemade potato salad, kettle-style Parmesan chips, fresh cole slaw, green salad OR cup of soup.

We start with a grilled French roll spread with mayonnaise, pile it high with your choice of grilled chicken breast, fire-roasted pulled pork or seasoned tri-tip*, top it with a special BBQ sauce made with our own Papa Burn hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, cole slaw, tomato & pickle. Served with kettle-style Parmesan chips.

Classic Comfort Food - Start with a cup of soup OR salad served with a freshly baked corn bread muffin. All dinners are served with our vegetable of the day plus your choice of French fries, red-skinned mashed potatoes with country gravy, onion rings OR a baked potato (after 4 p.m.).

Homestyle Dinners

$14.99

BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak

Tender beef breaded then deep-fried & covered in our own country gravy.

$14.99

Chicken Parmesan

Hand-breaded chicken breast with Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs, grilled, then topped with Nonna's marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of vegetable & spaghetti marinara OR substitute a side option from above.

$14.99

Fried Chicken

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.

$14.99

Dijon-Crusted Salmon

Fillet of Atlantic Salmon spread with Dijon mustard, coated with Parmesan bread crumbs, and grilled to perfection. Served with creamy Hollandaise sauce.

$13.99

Pork Cutlets & Cinnamon Apples

Two tenderized pork cutlets hand-breaded, grilled golden brown then topped with just the right amount of cinnamon apples for a classic savory-sweet pairing.

$13.99

Housemade Meatloaf

Made from our own special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with savory beef gravy.

Perfect for seniors or guests who prefer a smaller portion of our great comfort food. Start with a cup of soup OR salad and a corn bread muffin. Each served with red-skinned mashed potatoes, country gravy and your choice of vegetable.

$11.99

Pork Cutlet & Cinnamon Apples

$11.99

Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak

Tender beef breaded then deep-fried & covered in our own country gravy.

$12.99

BBQ Pork Ribs

$11.99

Housemade Meatloaf*

$13.99

Tri-Tip*

Our marinated tri-tip.

$11.99

Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

$13.99

Top Sirloin

Our own special 8 oz USDA Choice cut.

Diner Deals

Add a cup of soup or salad for just $2.99 - a great deal for a great meal!

$11.99

Chicken & Waffle

We start with a secret recipe sweet cream waffle then top it with chicken tenders. Served with butter, syrup and Italian green beans.

$11.99

Spaghetti & Meatballs

A classic! Spaghetti pasta served with meatballs made from our own special recipe Italian sausage, ground beef & seasonings then covered in Nonna's authentic marinara sauce. Served with garlic toast.

Made with bread, heavy whipping cream, eggs and vanilla, then served warm with a scrumptious pecan praline sauce and whipped cream. If you have never tried bread pudding, this is the one that will make you a believer - it's 'awe'some!

$4.99

Milkshakes & Malts

Hand-dipped ice cream with the extra served in the tin. Choose your favorite shake flavor: huckleberry, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, cookies & cream OR make it a malt. Topped with whipped cream.

Warm, velvety chocolate brownie with a rich ganache center topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream and Hershey's ® chocolate syrup. This decadent dessert is great for those with gluten sensitivity - it's made with a gluten-free brownie base and served with naturally gluten-free ice cream.

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